Your CV is your first impression—it’s the key to unlocking exciting opportunities in education. Whether you're applying for your first teaching role or seeking career advancement, a well-crafted CV highlights your strengths and ensures you stand out to schools and centres.
A standout CV not only showcases your experience but also reflects your teaching philosophy, values, and vision. Schools and centres want to know who you are, how you teach, and why you’re the right fit for their environment. A clear, professional CV makes all the difference in securing the right role.
1. Include a Professional Photo Adding a high-quality, professional photo helps personalise your application and create a positive first impression.
2. Craft a Strong Professional Summary Your summary should highlight:
Your teaching philosophy and values
Your career vision and objectives
Your teaching style and approach to student learning
How you engage and support students in the classroom
3. Showcase Your Teaching Strengths and Skills Use subheadings and bullet points to clearly outline:
Strengths relevant to your desired role, such as curriculum expertise or extracurricular involvement
Leadership skills and responsibilities if applying for a leadership role
Any special skills or methodologies you bring to the classroom
4. Recent Graduate? Highlight Your Practical Experience If you’re newly qualified, include your teaching placements:
Dates of placement (month and year)
Year groups taught
School or centre name
Key responsibilities and highlights
5. Employment History – A Must-Have! Ensure you include at least 10 years of employment history, listing:
Start and finish dates (month/year)
Organisation name
Job title/position
Key responsibilities, subjects/age groups taught, achievements, and highlights
(Optional) School type (e.g., co-ed, low socioeconomic), curriculum followed
Include non-teaching roles and volunteer work where relevant
6. Tertiary Education & Qualifications
List all completed qualifications at Level 7 or above
Include any qualifications in progress (clearly stating they are in progress)
Provide the full qualification title (e.g., Bachelor of Teaching and Learning – Primary)
Mention the institution and year of completion
A CV should be 2-3 pages max, with only relevant details. Avoid repetition and attach extra documents if needed.
Your CV is more than just a document—it’s your ticket to the right opportunities. But is it as strong as it could be? There’s a secret to making your CV truly stand out, and we know exactly what that is.
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Blog by Ashley Bayley